Climate Quiz

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation from a planet's atmosphere warms the planet's surface to a temperature above what it would be without its atmosphere.

• The greenhouse effect is the process by which plants absorb sunlight and convert it into energy.

• The greenhouse effect is the process by which the Earth's magnetic field traps heat from the sun.

• The greenhouse effect is the process by which clouds reflect sunlight away from the Earth.

Explain the difference between weather and climate.

• Climate changes daily, while weather changes over long periods

• The main difference between weather and climate is the timescale and scope of the conditions being described.

• Weather only refers to temperature, while climate includes all weather elements

• Weather and climate are the same thing

How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to global warming?

• Burning fossil fuels has no impact on the environment

• Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.

• Burning fossil fuels increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere

• Burning fossil fuels reduces global warming effects

What are the main greenhouse gases responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)

• ozone (O3), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and water vapor (H2O)

• chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

What are the primary factors that determine a region's climate classification?

• Longitude, humidity, proximity to deserts

• Population density, vegetation type, soil composition

• Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and prevailing winds

• Time zone, average income, number of lakes

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect climate patterns?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis affects climate patterns by causing different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis causes earthquakes

• The tilt of the Earth's axis influences ocean currents

• The tilt of the Earth's axis has no impact on climate patterns

How can individuals contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change in their daily lives?

• Support businesses that harm the environment

• Reduce energy consumption, use public transportation or carpool, recycle, reduce water usage, eat a plant-based diet, support sustainable businesses

• Drive alone in a car

• Increase energy consumption

What is NOT a basis in categorizing world climate?

• amount of precipitation

• temperature

• altitude

• latidude

How does the El Niño phenomenon impact global climate?

• El Niño has no effect on global climate patterns

• El Niño causes a cooling effect on the Earth's atmosphere

• El Niño leads to warmer ocean temperatures, affecting weather patterns worldwide

• El Niño is a result of climate change

Explain the concept of the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming.

• The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface by trapping heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming

• The greenhouse effect is a human-made phenomenon that cools the Earth's surface by releasing excess heat into space

• The greenhouse effect has no impact on global warming

• The greenhouse effect is caused by excessive cloud cover, leading to cooler temperatures on Earth